# On the Town (1949)

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**Runtime**: 98 min
**Genres**: Music, Comedy, Romance
**Directed by**: Gene Kelly, Stanley Donen
**Written by**: Adolph Green, Betty Comden
**Starring**: Gene Kelly, Frank Sinatra, Betty Garrett, Ann Miller, Jules Munshin, Vera-Ellen

> *They Paint The Town With Joy!*

## Synopsis (in-house rewrite)

Sailors on shore leave are a recipe for chaos. Three sailors cause chaos in New York City during a 24-hour leave. It achieves its lighthearted goal.

**Mood tags**: cozy, playful

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